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Photo: The party’s (almost) over

Mardi Gras reveler Mike Turpin reacts as a front-end loader collects beads and other debris on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, early Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the end of Mardi Gras festivities and the beginning of Lent for Catholics. (Associated Press)
Mardi Gras reveler Mike Turpin reacts as a front-end loader collects beads and other debris on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, early Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the end of Mardi Gras festivities and the beginning of Lent for Catholics.